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Page Two THE SALEMITE May 12, 1961 Best Wishes Extended To Salem’s New Alumnae . . . the last meeting to attend . . . the last assembly . . . the last bridge game ... the last issue of the Salemite ... the new Sights and Insights ... the last test and term paper . . . the last book store bill ... the last trip to the laundry. Boxes, trunks and suitcases in the hall; plane, bus and train tickets and car keys in pocketbooks . . . the last walk through the square to the Dairy Barn . . . the school year is ending. Freshmen saying “I’ve made it!”; sophomores—“I’m halfway through!” Juniors, trying on caps and gowns, feeling big and little at the same time, and seniors ... Seniors . . . singing songs at lunch . . . taking comps . . . receiving Salem bracelets at the Gramleys’ . . . going to a new junior-senior at Tanglewood . . . relinquishing their caps and gowns at hat burning . . . wearing bermudas on Reading Day . . . taking a few exams . . . And Graduating . . . To the Class of 1961 we extend our congratulations and best wishes. Dr. Bates Discusses Problems I nj Africa By Janet Yarborough One of the major characteristics of the 20th century is the increasing rapidity of change. We in the U. S. have been “pragmatic” enough to adjust our way of life to the innumer able changes taking place. But we had a flexible and stable governmental structure; we have had a heterogenerous popu lation but also one unified in its common goals of democracy; and we began coping with the problems resulting from mech anization in the late 19th century. Now we are a fully de veloped major world power. But what about the underdeveloped countries that are aware that they are “have-not” nations? In her talks in the Day Stu dent Center and in Assembly, Dr. Margaret Bates, the Rond- thaler lecturer, led us to realize the expectations, the prob lems, the ideas of one of the most potential of the under developed areas—Africa. Africa, a continent 4 times larger than the U. S., is one of great contrasts—from “the most sophisticated to the most primitive”. It is a “nation” with 1800 separate tribal loyalties but many having an increasing nationalistic aspiration for an “African way of life” with antagonism toward colonial domi nation. Dr. Bates also pointed out the great problems in Africa: the problems of illiteracy, of urban areas where there is a landless proletariate, of protecting the game areas and of keeping the wild game from destroying farms, of the conflicting religions, of no one common language, and many more. There are also political problems: problems of fragmentation due to 1800 dif ferent tribes; problem of one dominate political party; financial problems; of education; and the fundatmental problems of race relations—of the blacks’ resentment toward the whites. However these are immediate problems. African politics began only 7 years ago. Dr. Bates emphasized the new vistas that lay in Africa—the possibilities of a new cultural field and an unexplored history. At the end of her talk. Dr. Bates gave three reasons why Africa is important to the U. S.; first, there are 27 African states in the United Nations, enough to keep a bill from being passed; secondly, we are indirectly associated with Africa be cause of our Negro population; third, the Africans see the necessity of building “one world” and aid to them is “people’s aid”—aid for human welfare for they want to stay out of the cold war; they are interested in themselves. The Africans are aware of American ideals. Dr. Bates em phasized the fact that every racial conflict is magnified in Africa. They want to know why we act like this. As a nation that revolted against colonial power, why do we support other colonial powers? Certainly this points out how interrelated our domestic affairs and our foreign affairs are. In many re spects the U. S. may be as puzzling to the Africans as Africa is to us. Dr. Bates stressed the importance of understanding and get ting to know the African people. In our ever smaller world, mutual understanding and aid seem to be no longer a matter of choice but a necessity. Published every Friday of the Cou-bob ybar BY THE Student Body of Salem Collbob OFFICES—Basement of Lehman Hall — Downtown Office—414 Bank St., S.W. EDITOR: Ellen Rankin BUSINESS MANAGER: Sue Parham Printed by the Sun Printing Company Subscription Price—$3.50 a year Associate Editor Becky Boswell News Editor Ann Romig Feature Editor: Kay Long Copy Editor Ginger Ward Headline Editors—Susan Ray Kuykendall, Madge Kempton, Tish Johnston. Managing Staff — Wanda Cervarich, Rooney Nelson, Connie Rucker. Proof Readers Liz Smith, Linda Wall Asst. Business Manager Sally Glenn Advertising Manager Alice Reid Circulation Manager —Becky Bartak Lay-out Editor Becky Boswell Photography Editor Betsy McFate Typists—Becky Bartak, Elise Vitale, Kate Caswell, Jane Raynor. Cartoonists Eloise Upchurch, Betty Black Faculty Advisor _.Mi$s Jess Byrd Letters To The Editor Dear Editor: It is only right that those who worked so diligently in their al ready over-filled hours to contri bute to May Day, to make a cos- Lume, cut out a circle, or paint a pedal, should be recognized by the student body. Many people have expressed to le their enjoyment of the pageant, ■ghly commending the perform- nce. I can certainly not take e credit; for without the unend- -iig cooperation of these girls, we uld not have made even a be finning. Eor giving their time and com- ned efforts for bringing th geant into a successful unity, )uld especially like to thank mj •mmittee and Dr. Welch, our sponsor; and also those who have had no recognition. Marguerite Harris for narrating, Dwight Pick ard for writing the script, Ann Harris for helping with music and props, Jo Ann Wade for painting, Agnes Smith and Betsy Davis for --- Since the eventful days of Sput- and Katie nik I, reams have been written con- ■ the place of education helping with props, Kochtitsky, Ann Kearfott, Irene cerning ..... ... -..u^^uun m Noell, Janet Yarborough, Sybrilla our nuclear-space age. Many and Caudle, Sally Philpott, Lynn Ligon. Joan Thrower, Irene Rose, Betty Gail Morisey, Anita Hatcher, book. Excellence: Can Wj Marie Hatcher, Robin Rhodes. Frances Stuart, Edith Geitner, Bunny Salsbury, Marty Paisley, nd Eleanor Quick for costumes, can surely not leave out the girls who danced or Mr. Yarbrough .d his most willing crew. I want to extend my appreciation all who took part — no matter how small, and reiterate that it was a job well done. They deserve these small thanks and many more. We can all thank someone else— the sun did shine! Sincerely, Harriet Tomlinson Chairman of May Day, 1961 Around The Square Suggests Abolition Of Salem’s Nuisances By Louisa Freeman Since the year is almost over. and we will be getting rid of the the dorms. One might mention the mice in Clewell or Sisters, or the big picture in the new wing of Main Hall (And God Created Wo man is the title, if I have been informed correctly), if it has not already been taken down. We might also get rid of the writing on the fence around the square— if the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Committee for Keeping Old Mora vian Fences Clean would do their job. Well, it won’t be long before we are rid of most of these things —for three months, anyway. And these are the things we don’t want to get rid of—rings, pins and more pins I Betty Cox, Cynthia Hyatt, Molly Scarborough, Zena Strub, Ann Miller were pinned over May Day weekend. Abbie Suddath certainly doesn’t want to get rid, of her new engage ment ring. And speaking of rings, all the upperclassmen are proudly sporting the new Salem rings. Sallie Paxton doesn’t want to seniors and their daily songs about getting rid of so many things at Salem, it seems especially appro priate to take this chance to talk about some of the things Around the Square that we all can do without. First, let me put in a plug for the IRS. It seems that if that organization would like to get rid of the students who walk on the grass and throw paper and trash all around the campus. After all, we would like Salem to look nice when the prospective students and the Old Salem tours come poking around (let’s not even mention what we would like to do with them!). The clientelle of the “greasy spoon” across the street have taken it upon themselves to decide who they want to get rid of. The first sign, which stated that no Ugly Men were allowed, was soon re placed by a more extensive list, naming the following classes as un desirable : Exhibitionists, Police men, Truant Officers, Communists, Busybodies, IRS Representatives, Cosmonauts, Peeps of the Third Order (whatever they are), and, of course. Ugly Men. But the signs apparently did no good, for the same people trade there that al ways did. It goes without saying that the May Day Festivities were a big success, but the Decorations Com mittee would like to get rid of the butterflies which they borrowed from Thalhimers. The only trouble is that some of the students thought that they would make good souvenirs. Seriously, the committee would appreciate the re turn of these butterflies. At the combo party last Friday night. Dean Heidbreder decided that there were some people she wanted to get rid of. It seems that two very young ladies from some where down the street turned up at the dance and were having the time of their lives while their parents had gone out for the even ing. Dean Heidbreder was nice enough to walk them home. Peeping Toms are another thing that ought to go. Even if they are only small children, it is kind of upsetting for a student to look up from her studying and see a smil ing face staring at her through the window. And it gets worse when she looks up later and finds that the little boys have suddenly aged four or five years. The lie, of things to get rid of t"" 4.u^ _r - - tnree top names were brought back to Legislative Board, which has the power to add names to the not to remove any of before the end of the year could go on and on for at least fifty more pages. It could include things such as the poison ivy bed 1 slate, but in back of Babcock, or the odious room deodorant used in some of ^ tjt sucicL>, we must SCI abolish the Y auction. She bought our educational standards high and a dinner for two at Miss Coving ton s. She and Bill were served fresh fruit cup, Canadian style, T-bone steak, grilled a la Coving- ciety, beset ton, sweet potatoes in scalloped within and orange cups, ambrosia with Paxton without dainties (decorated cake). The maid (Miss C. complete in white apron) served dinner and then went to visit a “sick friend”. RoleOf Nuclear Age Discussed diverse opinions have been aired all to the good. However, it re mains for John W. Gardner in his Be Equal and Excellent Too? to sum up these ideas and add some pertinent ones of his own. No one in the U. S. today is better fitted for this job than the author, who is President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Ad vancement of Teaching and an acknowledged leader in the field of education. He was also a member of the President’s Commission on National Goals and author of the chapter on “Goals for Education” in its published report. .With his background of knowl edge and experience, Mr. Gardner brings some clear and cogent thinking upon the place and value of education in our society. He provides answers to such questions as, should all children receive an equal education or should perform ance alone be the criterion for ad vancement. The subtitle of the work. Can We Be Equal and Ex- cellent Too? is explained by his definition of the word equal to mean equal opportunity and not sameness. The author takes the nosition that each child has the constitutional right to the best edu cation our society affords so that he may attain the highest level of which he is capable. He also feels that education in genera! and higher education in particular should be a rigorous experience and a challenge to the student in terms of his highest potential. The plan of our schools to promote inferior students and at the same time to have some students denied equal opportunities is criticized as mis placed democracy. The cental theme of this book can be stated as the author’s belief that democracy in America faces a coming ordeal undreamed of by its founders. In reaping the advant ages of our democracy, on the one hand, and modern technological improvements, on the other, we have burned our candle at both ends. In so doing, we have become physically soft and mentally lax. To maintain our freedom and pre sent form of society, we must set pursue a policy that will provide us with the caliber of leadership needed to guide our complex so- with social apathy a formidable enemy This book has a timely message for students, teachers, and all citi zens, as we are involved in this -rt „ , , ’ dJ®mma together. It also faces up S9uarely to many issues whose want to anyway. keep—for three months. presence we have been reluctant to admit. Leg. Board Conducts House Pres. Elections By Anne Morrison j the top three nominees. The members of Legislative elections will be held Board have decided to let you, the house meetings, student body, know what goes on in our weekly meetings. We will publish a report of the meetings each week in the Salemite. Last week members of the Legis lative Board went to Bitting, Leh man. Pfohl House. South, Strong, and Sisters house meetings to con duct elections for house presidents. These representatives stressed the qualities needed for a good house president, and then nominations were made The final in laRt Legislative Board now has three new officers : parliamentarian: Betty Cox; corresponding secre tary, Gay Austin; and reporter tc the news-bureau, Carroll Roberts. It was decided that the FITS Chairman should be included in the Orientation Committee, so Frances Bailey will be among those who return early to welcome the fresh men next fall. Next year’s freshmen will be given an opportunity to vote k the fall on whether or not the) will buy I.D. cards. A committee headed by Helen John is workinf on an improved, plastic-coatee card.
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